Kantouni Beach
The locals' sandy beach with beach bars
Kantouni is a wide sandy bay below Panormos. It has beach bars, sunbeds and a mostly Greek crowd. This is where island families go for a swim, especially on weekends.
SandySunbedsBeach barsLocal crowd
The essentials
| Surface | Sand and fine pebble |
|---|---|
| Sunbeds | Yes, in front of the beach bars in season |
| Food and drink | Beach bars and cafés on the bay |
| Getting there | Easy: drive or bus to Panormos, flat walk to the sand |
| Good for | Sunset swims, families, a beach day among locals |
Kantouni faces west, so it is the natural place to end a beach day. The bars stay open into the evening.
It sits closer to Pothia than the Masouri strip, which is why the crowd is more local than touristic.
Where it is
Places to eat near this beach
Nearby beaches
- Platys Gialos Beach: small uncrowded beach near the west-coast villages
- Kalamia Beach: small beach with a pirate-style beach bar and free sunbeds
- Masouri Beach: the main organised beach: sand, sunbeds and a beach bar
Frequently asked questions
Is Kantouni beach organised?
Yes. Kantouni has sunbeds and beach bars in season and is popular with local families.